Gamers, start your engines! In an electrifying twist, Nintendo has hit the brakes on production for the wildly popular Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle, just six short months after it ignited the scene and set the sales charts on fire!
Originally dropping jaws in April with a juicy price tag of $499.99, this bundle made waves by letting players zoom into Mario Kart World with a sweet $30 discount! The deal was irresistible, captivating the hearts of early adopters and revving up sales for both Mario Kart World and the stellar Switch 2 console.
This weekend's revelation from retail powerhouse GameStop zapped the gaming world: 'The Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle is riding into the sunset,' a hush-hush internal memo leaked, confirming that this bundle has sprinted past the finish line at breakneck speed. GameStop spilled the beans on social media, announcing, 'This bundle SKU is at the end of its lifecycle - catch it while you can!'
Nintendo followed up today, on December 22, with its own shout-out across social media, rallying fans with: 'Get the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle in limited quantities—only at your fave retailers while supplies last!'
It was expected to be a limited-time race, but Nintendo's decision to drop the flag now is stirring buzz and speculation. Fear not—plenty of bundles are still hitting the shelves, waiting to turbocharge your gaming sessions! Best Buy's got your back, slashing the bundle price down to $449.99, practically giving Mario Kart World away for free!
Amidst a storm where competitors like Microsoft and Sony have toughened price tags, Nintendo remains steadfast, keeping the Switch 2's pricing set since launch—even as they adjusted the original Switch prices back in August 2025. Beware, future price tweaks for Switch 2 accessories and games might just be around the corner.
Here's the kicker: since its $450 launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 has hit a jaw-dropping 10.36 million units sold by September 30! With this landmark moment, Nintendo shattered records, turning the Switch 2 into the heavyweight champion of console launches! Magnifying the magic, Mario Kart World steered into stardom, with 9.57 million copies flying off the track, and over 8 million of those coming from the legendary bundle itself!
This isn't just the end of an era; it's a declaration of Nintendo's might. Ready to dive into the epic world of Switch 2 and Mario Kart World? Buckle up, because the ride isn't over yet!